Event Card

KOSODE, haute couture KIMONOS of the Edo Period

Event Details

Clothing to adorn the body has always drawn attention in matters of beauty.During the Edo period (1603-1968), when the kosode (the predecessor the modern kimono) was adopt as the universal garment worn by high and low, male and female, the designs that enhanced its simple construction became the focus of interest, giving birth to a wide variety of decorative patterns.
This exhibition introduces over 300 excellent works shown for the first time in a single spot.It highlights Edo - period kosode, supplemented by other textiles such as Momoyama - period tsujigahana fabrics and Noh costumes, as well as the hinagata pattern books that popularized the kosode designs, plus cosmetic utensils and furniture. The publicizing of this trove, which for seventy years lay guarded in secrecy, allows for a re-assessment of the charm of the kosode as a uniquely Japanese expression and, with good fortune, will provide inspiration for new creations.

[ Design Fashion Roppongi/Azabu ]
Suntory Museum of Art
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Area Roppongi/Azabu
Address Tokyo Midtown Gardenside 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Access Direct connection from Roppongi station on the Toei Oedo Line

Direct connection(scheduled) from Roppongi station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line

3-minutes walk from Exit2 or Exit3 of Nogizaka station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line

10-minutes walk from Exit1 of Roppongi-itchome station on the Tokyo Metro Nanboku Line
Tel 03-3479-8600
URL http://www.suntory.co.jp/sma/
Duration July 26, 2008 - September 21, 2008
Hours 10:00-18:00 on Sun, Mon & National Holidys
10:00-20:00 on Wed-Sat
Admission Fee general: 1,300yen / college & high school student: 1,000yen / junior high school student & under: free
Closed Tuesday